A Persian Qajar enamelled and gilt metal hookah base, 19th century, of ovoid form, decorated with figural and foliate plaques to the top which overlap larger oval foliate panels, the centre foliate band and further alternating trellis covered blue enamel and foliate enamel panels, the tapering base with conforming decoration, in pierced gilt metal frame, 30cm high
A hookah or shisha, is usually made of five components, four of which are essential for its operation.
Portrait of Sir Thomas Phillips in Eastern Costume, Reclining with a Hookah
Danger in the Desert, 1867

Young Woman with a Hookah by 19th Centurybah “J. Pascal Sebah” Turkey “19th Century Photo” Album
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